Mokokchung District Bar Association celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the theme “Reaching Out” with Justice S. Serto, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench as the Golden Jubilee Guest at Town Hall, Mokokchung on Tuesday.
Mokokchung District Bar Association was established in 1972 with six members. Tajenyuba Ao from Mangmetong Village was the first advocate from Mokokchung district.
Justice S. Serto in his speech noted that becoming a lawyer is not an easy task, while highlighting that the establishment of the Bar Association in the state has been challenging but successful owing to the sacrifice of the past dignitaries who have worked tirelessly and appreciated the lawyers of Mokokchung for striving further with the efforts and determination on the principles of law.
He remarked that the life of a lawyer is not as easy as one may imagine, and stated that tenacity leads to achievement. He went on to say that the service of lawyers is significant because the country is controlled by rules and that “those who respect and obey the laws are one step ahead of those who do not follow the law,” adding that “Lawyers responsibility stays the same.”
He claimed that in a society where there is lawlessness, anarchy ensues, and no progress can be expected since law fosters a more civilized society. And he went on to say that a chaotic society is the result of a lack of vision. He urged people to maintain and respect the law in their professions and to increase legal awareness. He stated that societal traditions and norms must be observed in order to sustain social harmony.
He went on to say that society is dynamic and that laws are created to match the needs of the moment. And, because of human nature, it is difficult to abandon old customs and to encourage deliberation and discussion for the welfare of the people and society in order to cohabit peacefully.
Jubilee Greetings were given by Shashank Pratap Singh IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung; Somet C Chang, Principal District & Session Judge, Mokokchung; and A. Zhimomi, President,Nagaland Bar Association while Mayang Lima, Upa Lok Ayukta spoke on the theme “Reaching out.” The occasion also witnessed the release of the Jubilee Souvenir book by Justice S. Serto.
The Jubilee Choir sang the theme song for the ceremony, while Sademlila performed a special number.
The program was chaired by Molodongba, Advocate; Rev. Temsuwati, Associate Pastor, MTBA pronounced the invocation, I. Imkong Jamir, Advocate, President, MDBA presented the Presidential Address, and B. Tako Longkumer Advocate, Founding Member exhorted the gathering while Rev. Dr. Temsu S, Pastor, Alempang Baptist Church pronounced the closing prayer.